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Lindsey: Absolutely. And it’s so wonderful to see Prince Cian really stepping up and embracing this role and using his outgoing personality and charm in such a wonderful way.

Jen: And his money and connections.

Lindsey: Definitely that too!

Jen: But really, Cian is always so much fun to watch and follow. He’s so happy and bright and charming, but there is this extra light about him now. He’s clearly so in love and so…what’s the word I’m trying to think of?

Lindsey: Content. I think that’s how it seems to me. Like he has found his place.

Jen: Oh, I really like that. Yes. And Scarlett seems to be taking to all of this pretty well. I know it’s all new to her and it is probably a little overwhelming, but she seems to be handling it.

Lindsey: I agree. I think we’ve found ourselves another amazing princess, Cara. After all these years, watching and loving this royal family, but admittedly worrying a little when they were all restless and living in the US doing all kinds of different things that didn’t always make sense, we wondered about the future of our country and our leadership. So it’s amazing to see our princes and princesses finding their places, finding happiness, and settling into their roles.

Jen: I agree. I think they’ve found their true matches and that makes all the difference.

Lindsey: I am not the romantic of the two of us, but even I have to admit that this all feels really good.

Jen: You heard it, everyone. Even Lindsey’s won over. So on that note, I think we wrap this up for tonight. Everybody, go look at the photos, and we will talk to you later.

Lindsey: Oh hey, real quick, did you find it interesting that Jonah and Linnea traveled to Portland with Cian and Scarlett? Of course, Linnea has been involved in helping them with the foundation, but it seems that Henry didn’t go along to Portland.

Jen: I did notice that. I assume Jonah was there providing security. Maybe they just thought as long as they had Jonah, they didn’t need Henry too?

Jen: Maybe. If any of you know anything about Henry’s whereabouts, let us know. Or heck, comment and speculate! That’s fun too!

Lindsey: You want to start rumors?

Jen: Why not?

Linsey: Oh boy. And on that note, ‘bye, everyone!

Chapter 14

Ruby

Isit in the parking lot of the baseball field, just staring at the dark scoreboard.

I’d decided to listen to the special edition podcast episode on my way home from dropping April off at Mandy and Will’s.

I’m a huge fan of the show and have it set to send me notifications any time a new episode posts.

But I pulled over four blocks from home when I realized they were talking about Scarlett.

Okay, Scarlett and a bunch of other people.

But definitely Scarlett.

I thought it would cheer me up. I thought I’d laugh a little.

I didn’t expect to feel like I couldn’t take a deep breath.

I already had a weird bunch of emotions tumbling around inside me.

The truth is, I thought April and Elliot were going to be staying with me longer, and if I’m being honest, I was going to use them as a distraction from the fact that my sister has a new relationship that is more important to her than I am. My niece also has a ton of new exciting things happening in her life that I am only on the fringe of.

Seeing how everyone embraced April today was heartwarming and amazing. But it also made me realize that I am not the only person that can help April through this time in her life. I may not even be the best one.

And I’m wondering why I don’t just head to New Orleans.

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